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I have had lower back pain for nearly two years now my gp gave me exercises but they don't work my back locks and the pain is really bad?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Ask for: Referral to orthopedic surgeon or physiatrist, especially if pain radiates to leg.

Answered 1/30/2014

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